Bruins’ Brad Marchand Fined For Cross-Checking Flyers’ Andrew MacDonald

Bruins’ Brad Marchand Fined For Cross-Checking Flyers’ Andrew MacDonald

Brad Marchand’s paycheck just took another hit, albeit a small one. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Monday that the Boston Bruins winger has been fined $ 5,000 for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald in the second period of Sunday’s game at Wells Fargo Center. This is the second time in a month Marchand has been fined, as the All-Star forward was docked $ 2,000 for embellishment in early March. Marchand also was suspended for five games back in January for elbowing New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson. MacDonald appeared to get away with a cross-check on Marchand in Sunday’s game, which ... NESN.com

LeGarrette Blount Fined $18K For Facemask Of Ndamukong Suh In Patriots-Dolphins

LeGarrette Blount Fined $18K For Facemask Of Ndamukong Suh In Patriots-Dolphins

LeGarrette Blount had some harsh criticisms for Ndamukong Suh after last Sunday’s game, but Blount’s wallet will be taking a hit, not Suh’s. The New England Patriots running back was fined $ 18,231 for ripping off Suh’s facemask late in the fourth quarter of his team’s Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. After Blount’s 3-yard rush, Suh appeared to jump on the pile late and give Blount a little shove. The veteran running back took offense, yanking Suh’s helmet off by his facemask and drawing a 15-yard penalty as the teams scuffled. The NFL did not fine Suh, per Reiss. Blount ripped into... NESN.com